P2.4 Specific heat capacity Flashcards
1
Q
What does the temperature rise depend on?
A
The amount of energy supplied to it
The mass of the substance
What the substance is
2
Q
What is the definition of the specific heat capacity?
A
The energy needed to raise the temperature of 1kg of the substance by 1 degrees Celsius
3
Q
What is the unit of specific heat capacity?
A
J/Kg Celsius
4
Q
What is the equation for specific heat capacity?
A
Energy transferred / mass x temperature change
5
Q
What does a storage heat do?
A
Uses electricity at night to heat special bricks or concrete blocks in the heater
Energy transfer from the brick keeps the room warm
